Perennial ryegrass staggers and phalaris staggers
Perennial ryegrass staggers PRGS is seen when sheep graze tall, dry ryegrass (Lolium […]
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Dealing with Autumn – Getting Ready for the Break
This webinar was run by the Perennial Pastures Systems with support from Agriculture […]
Hypocalcaemia in sheep
Hypocalcaemia is a metabolic disease in sheep that is primarily due to a […]
The Lambing Planner
The lambing planner is a simple tool that allows you to change a […]
Tools for making rations
There are a number of tools and resources that can help to develop […]
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To feed or not to feed – that is the question
Nick Linden and Jane Court, Agriculture Victoria With high stock prices and a favourable grain harvest looking likely is a […]
Watch our focus on fodder conservation webinar
Focus on – Fodder Conservation This webinar focuses on fodder conservation and is presented by Michele Jolliffe, Regional Manager Dairy, […]
Pasture ID Resources
There are many and varied resources for helping to identify what’s in the paddock – both improved grass and legumes, […]
Pre-joining ram and bull checks and nutrition
Pre-joining ram checks Attention to the nutrition and health of the ram team is critical well before joining. Three useful […]
Worms – monitor, measure and manage
A MLA review of endemic livestock diseases estimated that worms cost the Australian industry more than $400 million annually. This […]
Grass tetany – be prepared
Grass tetany is caused by either a magnesium (Mg) deficiency or an interference with the absorption of Mg and results […]
NEW SheepNotes out now!
In this edition Perennial ryegrass and phalaris staggers – Elle Moyle, District Veterinary Officer, Agriculture Victoria Farmer tips on autumn […]
Do you need help assessing how good your pastures/crops are for your stock?
It can be difficult to assess pastures and/or stubbles over summer for their value to stock. There are a couple […]
Watch our focus on spring pastures webinar
Focus on – Spring pastures Presented by Fiona Baker, Beef Extension Officer, Ellinbank In this webinar Fiona covers the replacement of nutrient after […]
Watch our focus on spring webinar series
Focus on – Livestock health and nutrition The Beef Sheep Network’s ‘Focus On – Spring’ webinar series began last month […]
